*SPECIAL GUEST* – Dr. Amy Coffey Pediatric pathologist & Hematopathologist Dr. Coffey leads our discussion on the role of autopsy after a stillbirth or infant loss covering the following topics: Process/procedure of an autopsy Types of autopsies Non-invasive autopsy testing The ‘four hour’ guideline to get the fetus/neonate to the morgue Estimating time of death for an IUFD based on physiologic changes using autopsy Conditions or diseases where autopsy can be helpful in guiding future pregnancy treatment Funeral service options after an autopsy Genetic testing options after an infant or neonatal loss Role and significant of placental pathology Placental pathological findings including funicitis and fibrin deposition in the placenta Placenta reserve capacity What pathologists look for to rule out a placental abruption Who pays for the autopsy? How long results take to return on an autopsy

Ver todos los episodios